Tomato & Fennel Salad

Description:

We like to use heirloom tomatoes in this simple salad. They’re at their peak during the summer months and worth seeking out at your local grocery store or farmers’ market. Which varieties you choose is up to you—any will work well here.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon champagne vinegar, or white-wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 pound tomatoes, cut into wedges

2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/3 cup toasted pine nuts, (see Tip)

Preparation:

1

Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add tomatoes, fennel, parsley and pine nuts; toss to coat.

Tips:

Tip: Toast pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.